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Rilion Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Fort Lauderdale
5 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule riliongracieftl.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (754) 300-6958
Hours
| Monday | 7–8 AM, 4:50–8:15 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:50–8:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 7–8 AM, 4:50–8:15 PM |
| Thursday | 4:50–8:15 PM |
| Friday | 7–8 AM, 4:50–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son started out nervous and was lost due to moving to a new state, professor Aaron helped him gain his confidence and become a whole new kid!”
“Highly recommended for anyone: kids, women, weight loss, and even people looking to do this sport as competitors.”
“Uniquely different than traditional combat self defense; very collaborative and less competitive which is perfectly suited for young children.”
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What members say
“The professor is an extremely knowledgeable and respectful guiding her and keeping her engaged.”
“After her first class, she grew very passionate about learning and attends 2-3 times a week.”
“This Jiu Jitsu gym has an amazing culture, people are community oriented, family oriented, and enjoy helping each other grow and achieve goals together.”
“The techniques emphasize leverage and skill over brute strength, making it accessible to practitioners of all ages and backgrounds.”
“Highly recommended for anyone: kids, women, weight loss, and even people looking to do this sport as competitors.”
“I’m happy we found Rilion Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in Fort Lauderdale and I recommend it for anyone, no matter the age or gender!”
From the reviews
Update 7/16/24: Its been ~20-24 months now of doing BJJ at Rilion. Numbers don't lie. Started at 240lbs, currently 180lbs. Started at 34% body fat, currently at 18% body fat. Started with high cholesterol and risk of heart attack, currently no meds and no risk.
I’m super pleased with my experience so far with Rilion Gracie Academy Fort Lauderdale. The professors, Francis and Marcelo, create an atmosphere where we all work hard but stay safe and have fun. I’m starting my jiu jitsu journey a little bit later in life so it’s very important for me to work within my limits.
Amazing experience. Visited from Nj and welcomed immediately. Class had two black belt Professors teaching techniques. Both Professors were engaging and really enjoyed teaching. All classmates were kind and very skilled. Can’t ask for a better time. Will return again when back in area.
Amazing experience for my two boys! The professors and coaches are not only knowledgeable but also patient and tough enough to teach children more than Jiu-Jitsu techniques; they teach them to be responsible, respectful, and focused individuals.
New to BJJ? Start at Rilion Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Fort Lauderdale
Rilion Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Fort Lauderdale comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Rilion Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Fort Lauderdale
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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